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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 60 Adjusting the...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 60 Adjusting the...
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Contents 23 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 134 Functions 134 Help file 135 Display brightness 135 Output (Display switch 136 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 137 Media buttons 137 Volume Mute 138 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............138 Keyboard Function keys 138 Zoom (Display resolution 138 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 139 Glossary 140 Index 155
Contents 23 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 134 Functions 134 Help file 135 Display brightness 135 Output (Display switch 136 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 137 Media buttons 137 Volume Mute 138 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............138 Keyboard Function keys 138 Zoom (Display resolution 138 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 139 Glossary 140 Index 155
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... touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with the touch pad. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad...
... touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with the touch pad. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad...
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... type of computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To enable/disable the touch pad...
... type of computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To enable/disable the touch pad...
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... through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with the television or display device for the display to change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or...
... through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with the television or display device for the display to change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or...
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... specific functions on the Start screen. For more information refer to always on page 134. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on or always off after a certain interval when you type on the keyboard and turns off . Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened...
... specific functions on the Start screen. For more information refer to always on page 134. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on or always off after a certain interval when you type on the keyboard and turns off . Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened...
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... Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display. 102 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is turned off. ❖ CPU-Allows you to set conditions for various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change various default settings for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel...
... Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display. 102 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is turned off. ❖ CPU-Allows you to set conditions for various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change various default settings for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel...
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... set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the external devices thoroughly before use...
... set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the external devices thoroughly before use...
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... status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. It also tracks the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and...
... status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. It also tracks the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and...
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... some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may need to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps...
... some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may need to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps...
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Restore points are changed back to a state at low resolution. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible...
Restore points are changed back to a state at low resolution. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible...
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... Themes panel (Desktop Background, Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver). To change the setting for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. You can also change the display properties: 1 Right-click or touch & hold in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click or touch Personalize, and then Display. 3 Use the menu on the external monitor...
... Themes panel (Desktop Background, Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver). To change the setting for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. You can also change the display properties: 1 Right-click or touch & hold in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click or touch Personalize, and then Display. 3 Use the menu on the external monitor...
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..., and then type Computer. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more advanced users. If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems 125 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your pointer to the Internet. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. Click or touch Control Panel, System...
..., and then type Computer. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more advanced users. If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems 125 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your pointer to the Internet. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. Click or touch Control Panel, System...
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... running on battery power. An external hard drive is required. Follow these steps to back up your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of...
... running on battery power. An external hard drive is required. Follow these steps to back up your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of...
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... device such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. internal device-See device. Internet...
... device such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. internal device-See device. Internet...
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... AC power light 38 accessing network 87 adding optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 58 app, starting 67 App, starting from Start screen 68 apps starting from Start screen 68 audio features 88 B backing up files 64, 69 Backlit keyboard 65 battery battery life 71 care 80 changing 79 charge indicator light 40 charge time 72 charger 72 charging 41, 72 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 73 conserving power 77 determine remaining power 75 indicator light...
... AC power light 38 accessing network 87 adding optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 58 app, starting 67 App, starting from Start screen 68 apps starting from Start screen 68 audio features 88 B backing up files 64, 69 Backlit keyboard 65 battery battery life 71 care 80 changing 79 charge indicator light 40 charge time 72 charger 72 charging 41, 72 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 73 conserving power 77 determine remaining power 75 indicator light...
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... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 129 desktop creating new icon 84 exploring the 84 icons 84 recycle bin 85 standard features 83, 84 Desktop Assist 93 Media & Entertainment tab 94 Support & Recovery tab 96 Tools & Utilities tab 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 117 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 120 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 129 desktop creating new icon 84 exploring the 84 icons 84 recycle bin 85 standard features 83, 84 Desktop Assist 93 Media & Entertainment tab 94 Support & Recovery tab 96 Tools & Utilities tab 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 117 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 120 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting...
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... first time 42 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 65 special Windows® keys 65 troubleshooting 119 using 64 keys function keys 65 L LEDs system indicator lights 75 AC adaptor light 74 AC power light 38, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 89 Licenses 16 M maintaining your battery 80 Memory card reader inserting memory media 90 removing memory media 91 using 90 microphone using 88 monitor problems troubleshooting 120 monitoring battery power 74 mouse properties 67 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 87 connecting your computer 87 networking wireless 87...
... first time 42 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 65 special Windows® keys 65 troubleshooting 119 using 64 keys function keys 65 L LEDs system indicator lights 75 AC adaptor light 74 AC power light 38, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 89 Licenses 16 M maintaining your battery 80 Memory card reader inserting memory media 90 removing memory media 91 using 90 microphone using 88 monitor problems troubleshooting 120 monitoring battery power 74 mouse properties 67 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 87 connecting your computer 87 networking wireless 87...
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.../cable connectors 139 energy-saving features 70 power down shut down 43 power light 75 power management 72 optimum performance 72 power plans selecting power plan options 78 power saving options 77 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 124 problem solving contacting Toshiba 132 Startup options 114 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 71 recording sounds 88 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring...
.../cable connectors 139 energy-saving features 70 power down shut down 43 power light 75 power management 72 optimum performance 72 power plans selecting power plan options 78 power saving options 77 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 124 problem solving contacting Toshiba 132 Startup options 114 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 71 recording sounds 88 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring...
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... hard disk drive is slow 123 high-pitched noise 123 installing hardware/software 129 keyboard 119 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 121 power and batteries 118 printer 124 restore points 127 screen does not look correct/ flickers 120 slow Internet connection 116 sound system 123 trouble running programs 123 URL address not found 116 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 131 USB Wakeup function does not work 131 Windows® operating system not working 114 wireless networking 125 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use...
... hard disk drive is slow 123 high-pitched noise 123 installing hardware/software 129 keyboard 119 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 121 power and batteries 118 printer 124 restore points 127 screen does not look correct/ flickers 120 slow Internet connection 116 sound system 123 trouble running programs 123 URL address not found 116 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 131 USB Wakeup function does not work 131 Windows® operating system not working 114 wireless networking 125 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use...